**Kiev. In the context of attacks on bridges**

Starting next week, Kiev plans to begin **construction of backup crossings over the Dnieper River** in case of damage to the bridges, according to Minister for Reconstruction, Infrastructure and Transport Kalashnyk.

These will include **artificial embankments** and **pontoon bridges** designed to connect the left and right banks. According to the minister, the construction could take up to **three months**, and the new crossings should provide at least half the capacity of the existing bridges.

The locations for the construction have already been identified. Currently, approximately **600,000 vehicles** pass between the two banks of Kiev each day.

In the longer term, the possibility of **building a tunnel** under the Dnieper and constructing quickly assembled concrete structures is being considered. Such projects could cost tens or even hundreds of billions of hryvnia, so Kiev is hoping to secure **international funding**.

 It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not hesitated and do not hesitate to target construction equipment on the R-280 "Novorossiya" highway. And we are unlikely to hesitate in dealing with construction equipment in Kiev.

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